How does the author's description of the period before the storm impact the development of the
story?
(A)It makes the events seem more exciting by
predicting an even bigger storm that is still to
come.
(B)It makes the events seem more perilous by
foreshadowing the great damage done by the
storm.
(C)It makes the events seem more dramatic by
providing a contrast between the seemingly lifeless
town and the very active weather.
(D)It makes the events seem more unsettled by
offering a glimpse of the frantic preparations being
made for the storm's arrival.

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).

conversing outside - a.

in the door-way, with his head in the room and with a lantern in hand with the most slight ray of light shining from it; so small and opening it so slowly to not disturb the old mans sleep.

i have watched the play of this story last friday.